Adelaide Gay and Lesbian Scene

(Adelaide, South Australia - SA, Australia)

Australia has become a very unbiased country and Adelaide is a great place for gay and lesbian visitors to spend some time. It is worth noting that South Australia was actually the first state in the whole country to legalise gay sex, which indicates the forward-thinking non-discriminatory attitude of this state.

There are several LGBT venues and gay friendly bars to be found in Adelaide, where typically drag shows and karaoke tend to form the bulk of the entertainment on offer.

The inviting beach suburb of Semaphore, in the Port Adelaide region, is a popular LGBT area with a friendly atmosphere and plenty of things to see and do. For a desirable all-over body tan, head to Maslin's Beach, roughly 40 km / 25 miles to the south of the city. Lying alongside Gulf St. Vincent, Maslin can be reached by following the M2 (Southern Expressway) for the majority of the route.

Mars Bar
Address: 120 Gouger Street, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5000, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)8 8231 9639
LGBT nightclub featuring drag artists, which opened in 1976 and has recently enjoyed something of a re-fit. When in town, Kylie Minogue has been known to visit this venue on occasion

Edinburgh Castle Hotel
Address: 233 Currie Street, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5000, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)8 8231 1435
Formerly a gay bar, with an excellent beer garden. This is still a popular place to hangout, regardless of your persuasions and sexual preferences

Apple Bar (formerly Church)
Address: 5 to 9 Synagogue Place, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5000, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)8 8223 7753
Two-level nightclub enjoyed by all, located off Rundle Street and close to the trendy shops of the East End

LGBT Gay and Lesbian Events include:

Stonewall Celebration - held in June, this event features a number of lectures and exhibitions at various venues across Adelaide

Feast - held in November, this is the biggest LGBT event in this South Australian city. The gay community of Adelaide celebrates this three-week annual cultural festival with food and wine, culture, dancing, films, talks, walks, theatre and cabaret acts galore